request for clarification

[Brian Tackett]

On Thu, 16 Jan 1997, Kim Hubbard wrote:

> we could get community reaction on the proposal and make whatever
> changes necessary.  It's taking a little longer than expected to update
> the proposal because we're trying to take our time to make sure each
> part is clear and each issue that has been raised is addressed.

And we appreciate your effort a great deal. Hopefully we (well, at least I
can speak for myself :) can keep focus where it needs to be kept until the
next revision is available.